Data as of April 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Lake County, IL real estate market currently shows 1,820 active listings, with 1,045 pending sales. Homes are averaging 29 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 52 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
The median listing price has risen 3.6% year-over-year, from $482,125 to $499,450.
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Population: 701,078 · Density: 935.4/mi² · Median household income: $110,500
Typical home value: $324,121 · Homeownership: 72.3%
Antioch: 60002
Buffalo Grove: 60089
Deerfield: 60015
Fort Sheridan: 60037
Fox Lake: 60020
West Trail: 60030
Great Lakes: 60088
Gurnee: 60031
Briergate: 60035
Highwood: 60040
Ingleside: 60041
Island Lake: 60042
Based on listing price changes before sale/pending as a proxy for sale-to-list dynamics. Source: Realtor.com.